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Newspaper
Kansas Agitator
Location
Garnett, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1903
Page
5
Wednesday's Evening News reports a discussion of the county convention of Woodmen delegates heading to a state conference. Names include DW Cheek Be L Adving Prank Radford HM Hilsiott Ay 1 and others. The item notes local travel and meeting arrangements among nearby towns.
Local notes detail daily life in Edar Street and surrounding towns. Reports mention a new roof on Mr Blam’s home and several church events including birthday party, missionary tea, and temperance pledges. Probate Judge Slicer handles licenses and lunacy affidavits while community events highlight children, visitors, and road conditions.
April Fool aside, yesterday the windows were open and no fire. This morning snow covers the ground with a stiff wind, ending thoughts of ice cream and soda water. Kansas can show more weather varieties in a short span than any other region.
The Kansas City Commercial Club arrived by special train at ten o'clock, escorted to the courthouse by Senator Crum and local business leaders. Judge Schoonover welcomed them, noting local industry and land prospects within a hundred miles of Kansas City, as C. D. Parker introduced the club leaders and the Male Quartette performed for cheer and goodwill.
Anderson County Teachers Association gathers at Gar Wett on Saturday April 11 at 1:00 p.m. Events include current events, reading circles, recitations, and a discussion on agriculture in public schools. Also announced are Spring Millinery display by Mrs Chloe Wishard and various town updates as Miss Eva Keeney receives Mexican curios and a roasted eagle feather is mentioned.
The passage promotes subscribing to The Twice-a-week St. Louis Republic as essential for farmers, merchants, and professionals. It highlights rapid growth of St. Louis, upcoming World Fair in 1904, and the presidential campaign, touting its segregated and cable service, wide news coverage, and a yearly price of $1.00 for two papers weekly.
Readable items note letters for Garnett post office including names like cluster W A Smith Misa Marie Lawter Mrs Lingley Jackson and Mr Will Hensley. Also local millinery ad promises spring hats and children’s hats from Mrs Barrett on the north side of the square with a call to inspect.
Sunday services at Lone Elm Congregational Church continue with a morning sermon on The Centre of The Universe and an evening address on The Jewish Fourth. Evening worship times shift to Soelock. Community notices report social visits, relocations, weddings, and local events including a Rebekah entertainment and church activities.
A Columbia county Oregon household burned March 4 as Geo Fisher aged father-in-law of Mrs. H. H. Ward per letter. He rushed to escape from his upstairs room but collapsed in smoke. Mrs. Fisher pulled him out. The fire ruined the house and contents but spared the wood and root buildings. POD insurance will not cover the loss.
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